Oh, Canada

So I'm back in Canada.

It feels really weird to be back actually. In some ways it's so nice to be breathing clean air, enjoying peace and quiet, spending time with loved ones, and resting. On the other hand I feel very out of place sometimes. It feels like China has changed me in some imperceptible way and that I no longer "jive" with Canada the way I used to. Reverse culture shock is all it is I guess. A few people have mentioned similar experiences they had after returning home from both China and other trips. The other night we went out for a nice family dinner and I felt really strange inside the restaurant. It was so clean and tasteful, there was so much expensive food, and I really felt like I didn't belong. I'm sure it'll just take time to get readjusted.

I've been home for 4 days already but am just getting over the jet-lag now. I even got a bit of a flu for a couple days but I've managed to recover quickly. However my training has really suffered. In fact with traveling, jet-lag, and the flu, I've hardly done any push-ups in the past week. I was ahead on sit-ups so I'm probably alright there but I've only done about 3 miles since returning home on Thursday. I've definitely got some catching up to do.

I do feel really good physically though. Now that I'm healthy and rested I feel strong again. Like I can do anything. I'm going to have to see if I've lost anything since leaving Wudang.